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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.49, 14,246.35 and 2,922.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.49, 14,246.35 and 2,922.53 is: 4,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.49 : 14,246.35 = 2,922.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.49/14,246.35 = 2,922.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.49x = 14,246.35 × 2,922.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.49x = 41,635,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635,385.27/9,496.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.29

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